The MPS Foundation is now launching Phase 2 of the #ConnectMilwaukee campaign which focuses on additional technical support for MPS students and staff.
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25 Best Cities for Newly Remote Workers Who Value Affordability (and Sushi) [2020]
As more people work from home to observe social distancing measures, many workers find they enjoy the flexibility, and some employers realize the option alleviates office space costs as well. Some large employers, such as Twitter and Facebook, have already announced...
The pandemic is accelerating adoption of automation and algorithms, Milwaukee experts say
With Covid-19 forcing employers to continue their operations without workers on site, companies are adopting remote technologies and implementing software to automate human work at an accelerated pace, experts say.
MKE ranks #13 as a startup hub & #1 for employee loyalty
The annual Midwest+startups report attempts to understand how micro-environments among 59 Midwest cities are performing relative to one another.
Investors must be intentional with underrepresented entrepreneurs
For years, members of the Milwaukee tech community have said the percentage of investment dollars going to founders of color in the region was in the low single digits.
Wisconsin company’s onion juice line is making waves in the food industry
Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Third Wave Bioactives, a company that uses microbial technology and innovative fermentation to make clean-label food products, has launched a new, natural-flavored product that will improve shelf life of products and is more safe for...
Milwaukee entrepreneur wants to put an end to unproductive company meetings
Milwaukee entrepreneur Marko Knezic is developing a digital platform that could add efficiency to the 11 million meetings that happen everyday, on average, in corporate America.
Can a $50M fund for diverse founders change the face of Milwaukee tech?
Last fall Amanda DoAmaral was pitching her startup Fiveable to a group of angel investors at a country club in Tennessee. Early on during the pitch event DoAmaral, a woman of color, approached a White investor during a meet and greet to introduce herself.
Manufacturers expect some elements of pandemic response are here to stay
Manufacturing leaders expect some elements of the industry’s pandemic response, such as reduced business travel and more employees working from home, might be here to stay.
These are the top 15 U.S. cities to launch your career
The Sunbelt scores well, but the most surprising strength comes in the Midwest, which claims the nine top spots. St. Louis, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Indianapolis lead the rankings.